February 29, 2024

Women

Axios - Women opened more new home services businesses than beauty businesses in 2023, according to Yelp's report released Wednesday. The trend is more evidence that the "she-conomy" — economic growth attributed to women and marked by "Barbie," BeyoncĂ©'s Renaissance tour and Taylor Swift last year — continues to expand. Women are opening more businesses traditionally dominated by men, such as plumbing and HVAC repair, new findings from Yelp reveal.

  • Listings within the home services category that were created by women grew 38% in 2023 from 2022, according to Yelp.
  • That rate was greater than the national average of 32%.
  • In Boston, general contractor businesses listed by women grew 500%.
  • Miami electrician and DC flooring listings started by women each saw 400% growth.
  • Listings for pressure washing in New York City, home organization in Charlotte and handyman services from women in Chicago all grew by more than 200%.  MORE

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